Forester Drive Taverham, Broadland
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR8), about 80 m long. USRN 4602931.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £447,500 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (A: 3, B: 4).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Broadland costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 10.5 km (6.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Marriott's Medical Practices, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | £447,500 | £440,000 | £585,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 9 NR8 6WQ | Detached | £445,000 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 13 NR8 6WQ | Detached | £585,000 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 7 NR8 6WQ | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 3 Oct 2025 | 1 NR8 6WQ | Detached | £440,000 | New build. |
| 6 May 2025 | 8 NR8 6WQ | Other | £443,700 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2025 (7).
Council tax
What each band costs in Broadland in 2026-27: Band D £2,438 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,625 | £1,896 | £2,167 | £2,438 | £2,980 | £3,521 | £4,063 | £4,876 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (30% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 40 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR8 6WA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR8 6WQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Somerset Way Thorpe Marriott | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marriott's Medical Practices | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Taverham Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Drayton Dental Surgery | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | North Earlham Police Station | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 8.0 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Wood | Wood | 200 m west |
| Snake Wood | Wood | 240 m south-west |
| Scotch Hill | Hill | 740 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Walsingham Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Juniper Valley | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Costessey Pits | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Broadland: see them on the Broadland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taverham High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nightingale Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Prep School At Taverham Hall NR8 6HU | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Chestnut Nursery School Taverham NR8 6HW | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Roundwood Function & Conference Centre NR8 6HY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Taverham High School NR8 6HP | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Shalimar NR8 6HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Taverham Grove NR8 6HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Pace Padel NR8 6HP | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Draper Way (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Draper Way · Draper Way · Paper Mill Lane · Coppice Drive · Nathaniel Close · Somerset Way · Beech Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.